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HighSigmaHQFlorian Roth (Nextron Systems)

Password Protected ZIP File Opened (Email Attachment)

Detects the extraction of password protected ZIP archives. See the filename variable for more details on which file has been opened.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
windows
Log source service
security

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate used of encrypted ZIP files

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